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Definitions

hold with

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge affirm approve buy favor hold recognize trust

STRONG

approbate countenance fancy like relish swallow

WEAK

go for take as gospel truth take stock in

Antonyms

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disapprove disbelieve refuse

STRONG

dislike hate

WEAK

blackball decline demur deny disagree disallow discard dispute reject renounce repudiate

VERB

advocate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back campaign for defend encourage favor further justify press for promote propose push recommend support tout uphold urge

STRONG

advance advise bless bolster boost champion countenance plug side vindicate

WEAK

argue for be in corner brace up build up get on bandwagon give a leg up give a lift go for go to bat for go with plead for plump for ride shotgun for root for run interference for say so speak for spread around stump for

Antonyms

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block conceal condemn deny disapprove discourage dissuade hide hinder hurt oppose refuse reject

STRONG

decrease halt prevent undermine

WEAK

assail attack criticize impugn protest

VERB

allow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approve authorize favor oblige recognize release support tolerate

STRONG

accord accredit admit bear brook certify commission consent empower endorse endure indulge let license okay sanction stand suffer warrant

WEAK

be big be game for free up give a blank check give carte blanche give leave give permission give the go-ahead give the green light go along with grant permission hear of live with pass on put up with sit still for take kindly to

Antonyms

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deny disallow disapprove oppose refuse reject veto

STRONG

disagree dissent prevent protest repel unauthorize withhold

WEAK

forbid hold keep prohibit resist withstand

VERB

countenance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abet condone stand for

STRONG

accept advocate aid applaud approbate back champion commend confirm cope encourage endorse favor handle help invite okay sanction swallow uphold

WEAK

bear with get behind give green light give stamp of approval give the nod go along with go for grin and bear it live with nod at put John Hancock on put up with sign off on sit still for smile on stomach something thumbs-up

Antonyms

STRONG

block censure criticize deny disagree disapprove discourage dissuade hinder hurt injure obstruct oppose protest refuse reject repudiate veto

WEAK

fight

VERB

favor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept advocate appreciate approve back champion choose encourage endorse pick praise support

STRONG

approbate commend countenance esteem eulogize fancy honor incline patronize prize sanction value

WEAK

be in favor of be on one's side buck for flash on for go for lean toward look up to opt for regard highly root for single out take a liking to take a shine to take to think well of tilt toward

Antonyms

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censure criticize disagree disallow disapprove discourage dissuade neglect oppose protest refuse reject

STRONG

deny dislike disrespect hate

WEAK

disfavor hinder hurt thwart

VERB

go for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept favor prefer

WEAK

admire approbate approve be attracted to be fond of care for countenance fancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike reject

WEAK

hate surrender yield

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

underwrite

STRONG

accede acquiesce advocate approve assent autograph back bless boost consent cosign countenance ditto endorse favor ink obey okay sanction sign support take undersign

WEAK

get behind give stamp of approval give the go-ahead go along with put John Hancock on rubber-stamp signature yes

Antonyms

STRONG

condemn deny disagree disallow disapprove discourage dissent hinder hurt object oppose prevent protest refuse reject veto

Example Sentences

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In my opinion the recent lows must hold, with a potential stop of below $130.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“Scrubs” recognizes that most of a doctor’s hero moments can be tedious, as J.D. observes while languishing on hold with an insurance company.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

It is the dilemma of being in the room even when some aspects of that country's leadership don't hold with your beliefs.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Rates are expected to be kept on hold with attention tuned to any guidance on the rate outlook and any comments on the euro’s recent strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

We shall not forsake our old alliance with Gondor, and while they fight we shall aid them: so say I and all who hold with me.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

hold with

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